“Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.”
The family of John Macoomb is deeply saddened to announce the passing of their beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather at the age of 84. Born in Ontario, John was the son of the late Florence (Tetley) Macoomb, and brother to Rick (Olive) Macoomb and the late Ann (Bill) McCormick.
At 17, he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy and served aboard the HMCS Bonaventure. He met his wife, Leona, while stationed in Halifax and after marrying, left the navy and joined the Metropolitan Toronto Police Force. They later moved to the Acadian Peninsula where he became an electrician and an active member of the IBEW Local 2166 until his retirement. He had a passion for the outdoors, loved gardening, boating, swimming and doing home projects. He was a generous and supportive father with a great sense of humour and especially loved to tease all of his grandkids.
John is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years, Leona (Brideau); his children, Michelle (Andreas), Sheila, Norman (Elizabeth), Ann (Paul), Sandra (Benoit), Tanya, Sidney (Lenza), Leona (Greg), John Hubert (Soonjae), stepson Raymond (Alice); 20 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and also his much loved little terrier, Sandy.
The family would like to thank the caring staff at the Palliative Care Unit of the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital. There will be no visitation, a private memorial will be held at a later date.
For those who wish, donations in John’s memory can be made to a charity of their choice
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Andy Euteneier says
My sincere condolences go out to the entire Macoomb family for the loss of John, my father in- law. I am lucky that I got to know John. He will be sorely missed and will always be remembered for his sense of humour and sharp witt.
Brenda Malley says
Thinking of all of you at this difficult time. Sending prayers.
Huguette Brideau says
Mes sympathies ma tante Leona et les enfants bon courage dans ces moments difficiles.Repose en paix mon oncle John love you 😘 😢😢
Joanne Doiron says
Mes plus sincère condoléances a la famille ❤️🙏
Estelle says
Sincères condoléances à toutes la famille.Repose en paix John ❤️
Claire Basque says
Mes sincères condoléances pour le décès de ton père Michelle. A ta famille,
à ta mère, tes frères et soeurs bon courage dans cette dure épreuve. 🙏💜.
linda comeau says
i gift my sympathies for all of Macoombs family’s.
me and my husband maxime comeau
LINA says
FROM
VENUCE FOURNIER AND ALL OUR FAMILY OUR CONDOLÉANCES AND SYMPATHIES TO ALL YOUR FAMILY
😇🙏❤
Mario robichaud says
Mes symphatie a toute la famille .
Allen et Chantal Brideau says
Nos sincères sympathies a toute la famille..La famille Brideau a bcp côtoyer la famille Macoomb ds leurs jeunes temps a aller se beigner ..
Des gens bien sympathique..
Courage a vous tous nos pensées vous accompagne ds ces moments difficiles ✝️🙁💕
Marie-France Hebert says
Mes condoléances a toi Leona et a ta famille!
Juliette LeBreton says
Mes sincères condolences a toutes la familles bon courage ..my condolences to all the family god bless you all rest and peace John 🙏❤
LRL says
C’est ton père. J’aimera de te parler.
Avec amour
Nadine Comeau says
Mes sincères sympathies à votre famille ❤️
Mes pensées vous accompagnent dans cette épreuve difficile
Je vous aiment tous beaucoup xo
Ginette Thibodeau says
Léona et famille mes sympathie
Ginette Thibodeau says
Léona dada vous souhaite ces Sympathie.
Gérald Thibodeau.
Lyne Sonier says
My deapest sympathies to all the family/ Mes sincères condoléances à toute la famille
Sylvie Benoit says
Mes sincères sympathies à toute la famille et amis. 🙏💗
Dino Albert says
Sincères sympathies a toutes la famille ❤️
Gérard lange Brideau says
Mes sincères sympathies et condoléence à la famille.
Mes prières sont avec vous dans c’est moment difficile.
Velvet says
Je suis vraiment désolé d’apprendre le décès de M. Macoomb, car je sais à quel point il était chéri par toute sa famille. Veuillez accepter ma sincère sympathie et que tous les merveilleux souvenirs vous apportent du réconfort maintenant et dans les jours/années à venir. xOx
So very sorry to learn of Mr. Macoomb’s passing, as I know how very much he was cherished by all of his family. Please accept my sincere sympathy and may all the wonderful memories of him bring you comfort now and in the days/years ahead. xOx
Larry Gagnon says
Mes sincères condoléances Sandra, Ben et familles Nos pensées sont avec vous tous.
Larry Gagnon
Lyne Paquet
Xander says
John is my grandfather, he was a man with strong principles and quick humor. My love goes to the entire Macoomb family.
I am not often around, but believe me you are all always in my thoughts.
My love also goes to Memere – my grandmother – one of the strongest women I have ever known.
With love,
Xander.
Rev. Wally & Iris Collett says
To all members of the Macoomb Family:
We send sincere and deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved family member.
Wally & Iris
Diane et Zénon Mallais says
Zénon and me(Diane) are so saddened by the death of John. So sorry we did not send condolences before but Zénon just read the news today. Our most sincere condolences 🙏 to Léona and the family. Nos plus sincères sympathies Léona et la famille, notre coeur est en peine. Bon courage.
Zenon mallais says
I’m deeply sorry for your lost Leona, and the family and Sydney, that I work with ,,, my deepest sympathy to all